She’d see them up there, with those cool lasers shining out of their eyes and lighting up the labels of these awesome records no one had ever heard of, and she’d just fall for them, these DJs. The post This Thing for DJs appeared first on Litro Magazine ..read more

Can you own the dead? ‘Well?’ she asks, studying the small yellow teeth. ‘Can you? The post Belonging by Louisa Scott appeared first on Litro Magazine ..read more

When I am right here right now, where you can help?! The post Jeff’s binge appeared first on Litro Magazine ..read more

And so the creatures watch me watching you watching the doctor and his wife. The post Taxidermy appeared first on Litro Magazine ..read more

In the silence of the back bedroom, his sobs were a testimony to a life altered by negligence, a reminder of the cost paid in human lives for industrial progress. We couldn't even bury him—it was too expensive. The post L’argent appeared first on Litro Magazine ..read more

A campfire wavers up ahead and from the dark, her husband’s arm envelopes her. Together, they cross the bridge spanning the strand of dusky water. Swaying. His hand is braided with hers, a floating path unravelling before them. The post Spliced appeared first on Litro Magazine ..read more

A campfire wavers up ahead and from the dark, her husband’s arm envelopes her. Together, they cross the bridge spanning the strand of dusky water. Swaying. His hand is braided with hers, a floating path unravelling before them. The post Spliced appeared first on Litro Magazine ..read more

In a tale of survival and unforeseen consequences, children stranded on a lush, ring-shaped island discover the delicate balance between nature's bounty and its limits. Their journey from innocence to desperation unfolds in a setting both idyllic and treacherous, reminding us that paradise can quickly turn perilous when respect for nature is lost. #FlashFiction #SurvivalStory The post Allegory appeared first on Litro Magazine ..read more

David Portyanskiy takes us on a chilling journey into a future where the Central Bank Digital Currency reigns supreme. Follow Gregg Emory as he navigates a world where every transaction is monitored, and personal freedoms are compromised in the name of security and efficiency. A thought-provoking tale that questions the price of technological advancement and the true cost of giving up control over our personal lives. The post C.B.D.C. appeared first on Litro Magazine ..read more

Discover the complex bond of tradition and change through Ruth's shrimp preparation, inherited from her mother yet challenged by her daughter's ethical views, delving into generational shifts and the quest for identity amidst culinary heritage. The post The Rise and Fall of Shrimp appeared first on Litro Magazine ..read more